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Elaboration ACTDEK023

identifying the properties of materials for the design and construction of a sustainable household item, for example a product for storing harvested water

Elaboration ACTDEK046

critiquing the design of an existing product to identify environmental consequences of material selection

investigating the impact and opportunities created through the practice of planned obsolescence, for example discussing the benefits and risks to users, the creators and the environment of information systems having a defined life span, taking into account …

Elaboration (1) ACTDEK010

examining the suitability of a service or everyday system and proposing improvements, for example a water saving system for a bathroom at home

ACTDIP027

Define and decompose real-world problems taking into account functional requirements and economic, environmental, social, technical and usability constraints

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Elaboration ACTDEK032

comparing land and water management methods in contemporary Australian food and fibre production with traditional Aboriginal systems and countries of Asia, for example minimum-tillage cropping, water-efficient irrigation

Elaboration (4) ACTDEK033

explaining how food preparation techniques impact on the sensory properties (flavour, appearance, texture, aroma) of food, for example the browning of cut fruit, the absorption of water when cooking rice

ACTDEP028

Develop project plans that include consideration of resources when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively

Elaborations ScOT Terms

Elaboration (1) ACTDEK021

describing the relationship between plant types and animal breeds and their environmental suitability when selecting suitable plants or animals for an environment

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK004

exploring facilities in local environments for accessibility and environmental impact, for example location of bike tracks and sporting fields using digital maps to view local area

Elaboration (5) ACTDEK019

identifying the impact of the designed features of an environment, for example a modification to a home to reduce environmental impact; restoring a natural environment and retaining access for the public

Elaboration (4) ACTDEP024

investigating how to minimise material use and manage waste by critiquing the environmental and social impacts of materials, components, tools and equipment

Elaboration ACTDEK047

examining factors influencing the design of a product that has an explicit environmental emphasis, for example the low-flush toilet

Elaboration (3) ACTDEK001

exploring and critiquing products, services and environments for their impact on sustainability, for example the environmental risks and benefits of a system for organically or hydroponically growing a vegetable crop from seed or seedling to harvest

Elaboration (2) ACTDIP012

exploring information systems that suit particular home or personal needs, for example using speech recognition software that can help speakers whose language background is not English, or a system to monitor energy or water consumption in the home

Elaboration (3) ACTDEP027

considering the criteria for success in relation to the benefits and costs of production processes, the environmental impact, future use and application, and social values and ethics of clients

Elaboration (2) ACTDEK044

comparing the environmental impacts of intensive and extensive production systems and their contribution to food and fibre production

Elaboration (1) ACTDIP027

investigating types of environmental constraints of solutions, for example reducing energy consumption and on-screen output of solutions

Elaboration (2) ACTDEK023

examining the materials and systems used in a public use system that affect the way people live, for example a community exercise environment or arts facility, water treatment, garbage collection

Elaboration ACTDIP021

using sustainability criteria to explain how well students' solutions meet requirements, for example personal data are secured (social) and the solution can only be viewed on screen to avoid printing (environmental)

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